The concept of Conflagration in Christianity
In Christianity, Conflagration refers to a large, destructive fire associated with biblical events, notably the annihilation of Sodom and Gomorrah. This fire symbolizes divine punishment and highlights historical suffering. It contrasts with Stoic beliefs about perpetual change, indicating a fixed destructive event where individuals, both wicked and just, may rise again to repeat their actions. The Conflagration serves as a representation of divine wrath and purification, influenced by celestial forces in the context of moral reckoning.
Synonyms: Blaze, Fire, Wildfire, Inferno, Flame, Holocaust
In Dutch: Vuurzee; In Finnish: Tulehdus; In Spanish: °ä´Ç²Ô´Ú±ô²¹²µ°ù²¹³¦¾±Ã³²Ô; In German: Feuersbrunst; In Swedish: Brand; In Malay: Konflagrasi
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Christian concept of 'Conflagration'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) The event where Zeno believes that individuals will rise again to perform the same actions as before, including both wicked and just persons.[1] (2) This is an example of something considered an evil event, attributed to the influence of celestial entities, specifically, resulting from the mixture of other stars, according to the context.[2] (3) The Conflagration is what the Stoics called the purification by fire of those who have led bad lives, where each will arise exactly as he was, treating of the resurrection.[3] (4) This is a destructive fire, which the devils cannot persuade men to avoid, representing a powerful force of destruction, and a form of punishment.[4] (5) The event where all things are changed, but not in the same way as the Stoics describe. This also contrasts with the idea of everything changing into one another.[5]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) An extensive fire thought to have been the result of the ignited bitumen, leading to the demise of the cities.[6]